Alena Ciarlo

Cybersecurity Consultant | Threat Analysis | Risk Management

About Me

Cybersecurity professional with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, focused on protecting systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and strengthening digital environments.

Experienced with Wireshark, Nmap, and Metasploit through hands-on projects in network analysis, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessment.

Strong communicator with a passion for writing, making complex technical concepts clear and accessible.

Skills

Threat Detection Vulnerability Assessment Risk Management Wireshark Nmap Metasploit Python Linux Windows Security

Projects

Network Traffic Analysis

Analyzed packet captures using Wireshark to detect anomalies and document security findings.

Vulnerability Scanning

Conducted scans with Nmap to identify open ports, weaknesses, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Risk Assessment

Evaluated systems for vulnerabilities and developed structured risk mitigation plans.

Penetration Testing Lab

Simulated attacks using Metasploit to understand exploit techniques and system defenses.

Certifications

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Contact

Email: theinformedfeline@duck.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenaciarlo777

GitHub: https://github.com/AlenaCiarlo777

Medium: https://medium.com/@alenaciarlo777